[user104658]

The mental health crisis that this pandemic is going to create is staggering. Utterly, utterly staggering. It's tempting right now to say "oh what does that matter when public health is at risk" but I believe over the next 5+ years we're going to start realising the true scope of the damage.

In short; NO, I don't think it's a good idea for the government to start forcing messages onto people's phones through the mobile network, essentially removing people's right and ability to take a break and build resilience.

Plus a lot of people - the most anxious people, who need the support of family and friends - would simply turn their phone off leaving them more isolated than ever.